PHOTOS: Morris Brown College holds 2025 spring commencement

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PHOTOS: Morris Brown College holds 2025 spring commencement

This year's graduation ceremony was held at Saint Philip A.M.E. Church, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Atlanta. Bishop T.D. Jakes, the pastor, author, motivational speaker and filmmaker, delivered the commencement address.

Graduates react as Bishop T.D. Jakes delivers the commencement address during 2025 Morris Brown College commencement exercises at Saint Philip A.M.E. Church, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Graduates react as they move their tassels during 2025 Morris Brown College commencement exercises at Saint Philip A.M.E. Church, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Morris Brown College president Kevin James speaks during 2025 Morris Brown College commencement exercises at Saint Philip A.M.E. Church, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Bishop T.D. Jakes, the renowned pastor, author, motivational speaker and filmmaker, delivers the commencement address during 2025 Morris Brown College commencement exercises at Saint Philip A.M.E. Church, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Artrisia Edwards reacts before she receives her degree during 2025 Morris Brown College commencement exercises at Saint Philip A.M.E. Church, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

James Albritten reacts before he receives his degree during 2025 Morris Brown College commencement exercises at Saint Philip A.M.E. Church, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Commencement speaker Bishop T.D. Jakes receives an honorary doctorate degree from Morris Brown College president Kevin James during 2025 Morris Brown College commencement exercises at Saint Philip A.M.E. Church, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Graduates react before they receive their degrees during 2025 Morris Brown College commencement exercises at Saint Philip A.M.E. Church, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Friends and family members of graduates attend during 2025 Morris Brown College commencement exercises at Saint Philip A.M.E. Church, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Graduates react during 2025 Morris Brown College commencement exercises at Saint Philip A.M.E. Church, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Graduates react as Bishop T.D. Jakes delivers the commencement address during 2025 Morris Brown College commencement exercises at Saint Philip A.M.E. Church, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Friends and family members of graduates attend during 2025 Morris Brown College commencement exercises at Saint Philip A.M.E. Church, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Graduates react as Bishop T.D. Jakes delivers a commencement address during 2025 Morris Brown College commencement exercises at Saint Philip A.M.E. Church, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Graduates react as Bishop T.D. Jakes delivers a commencement address during 2025 Morris Brown College commencement exercises at Saint Philip A.M.E. Church, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Bubba Cathy, Executive Vice-President, Chick-fil-A; President, Dwarf House, is recognized during the 2025 Morris Brown College commencement exercises at Saint Philip A.M.E. Church, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Artrisia Edwards reacts before she receives her degree during 2025 Morris Brown College commencement exercises at Saint Philip A.M.E. Church, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Gwendolyn Campbell delivers her response speech during 2025 Morris Brown College commencement exercises at Saint Philip A.M.E. Church, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Friends and family members of graduates attend the 2025 Morris Brown College commencement exercises at Saint Philip A.M.E. Church, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Graduates react as Bishop T.D. Jakes delivers a commencement address during 2025 Morris Brown College commencement exercises at Saint Philip A.M.E. Church, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Graduates react during 2025 Morris Brown College commencement exercises at Saint Philip A.M.E. Church, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Reunion classes of 1970 and 1975 are recognized during 2025 Morris Brown College commencement exercises at Saint Philip A.M.E. Church, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Bishop T.D. Jakes delivers the commencement address during 2025 Morris Brown College commencement exercises at Saint Philip A.M.E. Church, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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Graduates react as Bishop T.D. Jakes delivers the commencement address during 2025 Morris Brown College commencement exercises at Saint Philip A.M.E. Church, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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